Commercial Development

The second economic development arm to take shape was the Sault Tribe EDC’s Commercial Development tier. Commercial Development oversees all non-gaming Sault Tribe Enterprises wholly owned by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The Sault Tribe EDC has seen recent growth in this portfolio, with new businesses acquired, startups launched, in addition to traditional tribal business operations.

Commercial Development Primary Functions Include

Proposal Review & Technical Assistance

Strategic Planning & Development

Enterprise Administration

Project Management

Contract Administration

Commercial Development Portfolio

Midjim C-Stores

Midjim convenience store has two locations in the Upper Peninsula, Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace. They offer gasoline, cigarettes, beer, wine, and other items. MidJim C-Stores provide Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians tax discounts on gasoline and tobacco purchases.

Gitchi Auto, Home & RV Sales

Gitchi Auto, Home & RV, established in 2018 next to Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, offers quality used autos, ATVs, snowmobiles, trailers, RVs, and new Fairmont Manufactured Homes. We believe in fair prices, superior service, and customer satisfaction.

White Pine Lodge

White Pine Lodge was acquired by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians EDC in 2019. It comprises a 48-unit hotel, expanded C-Store, and Sunoco gas station in Christmas, MI. White Pine Lodge offers clean, comfortable, and affordable accommodations for any stay.

Sault Tribe Business Solutions

Founded in 2019, Sault Tribe Business Solutions bridges employment gaps for tribal enterprises with temporary staffing. Team members are cross-trained across various tribal enterprises. The enterprise is expanding in response to growing demand.